I owe my mother-in-law an apology. Years ago she needed an MRI for something - don't remember - but she couldn't hack being shoved into the tiny space of the MRI machine and had to reschedule for an "open-air" MRI. I just needed to shove my leg into it and I didn't like it - kind of intimidating for bit but I got used to it. Didn't think it would bother me at all. I guess it's the noise, I dunno but I didn't like it. So, Doc says the MRI indicates a nicked miniscus and some arthritis below the knee cap. No scope recommended and he gave me an anti-inflammatory if I needed it. So, I'm cleared to run. Lots of additional cost and delay for seemingly nothing but at least it puts my mind at ease and removes an excuse. Excuses are killers to new exercisers like me.
To prepare for running I have been reading lots of running magazines and was pretty surprised how things have changed. Back 10 years ago or more the shoes were built to cushion the heel strike, which was how we were trained to reduce strain on the knees and joints. Now shoes are being made for a flat foot fall with a recommended short running gait, as if you are running gingerly barefooted. In fact, there is a new rage of minimalist shoes that look like foot gloves with no real cushioning. Still staying strong with the gym but no cycling for a while with camping trips scheduled on two of the next 3 weekends. Garner state park this weekend. I did go on an hour-long bike ride on my mountain bike at Garner but not the same. Very hilly for one thing. Staying on track for getting into shape though.
Here is a big part of the reason for getting back into good health. Keeping up with the kids at Garner State Park.
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| Kiah on the rope swing into the Frio River. |
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| Austin floating on the Frio. |
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| Asa playing with her little friend Julia. |
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